Safety Recall NHTSA · 99V118000 Reported May 12, 1999

Spartan/seat belt retention

Q: What is recall 99V118000?

NHTSA recall 99V118000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 12, 1999. It addresses: Spartan/seat belt retention. The recall affects approximately 1,753 vehicles , with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Shyft Group · Seat Belts · 1,753 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

99V118000

Manufacturer Campaign

SPEC 98049

Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Component

Seat Belts

Vehicles Affected

1,753

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

May 12, 1999

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fire trucks. these fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. the hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207/210, """seating systems" and "seat belt assembly anchorages."

Safety Consequence

The seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference recall ID 99V118000 or campaign SPEC 98049.
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

View Official NHTSA Notice →

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FAQ: Recall 99V118000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 99V118000?

NHTSA recall 99V118000 was issued by Shyft Group on May 12, 1999. It addresses: Spartan/seat belt retention. The recall affects approximately 1,753 vehicles, with the defect involving the Seat Belts component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 99V118000 or the manufacturer campaign number SPEC 98049. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.